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SumatimeSadnessContributor
Mental pain. Physical pain. Lonely.
Surviving is not living, what’s the point , I have nothing to offer and even with everything I’ve tried, I still end up in this old familiar state of wanting out. I don’t see a future worthy of the resources I require and now a hip replacement is needed, at 48 years of age… with a long painful recovery and no one to help me through it.
In response to: Tired, of simply surviving with all this pain.
SumatimeSadnessContributor
That sounds really scary @Shaz51, sorry you’re in that situation. Hugs to you too.
Are You on a waiting list for new kidney?
chronic illness is so tricky and tiring, I hope you have a team of medical professionals that you trust.
I wanna say best of luck to you but kinda feels cheesy.
I reached my 12th chronic condition this year, looking after myself is getting harder. and now finding out I need a hip replacement and that it’s going to take more than a year just to be seen by a surgeon … the system feels ridiculous.
🤯
In response to: Re: Tired, of simply surviving with all this pain.
Shaz51Senior Contributor
once i go on dialysis , I go on the waiting list for a new kidney @SumatimeSadness
chronic illness is so tricky and tiring, I totally agree , do you have any support at home ?
I don`t yet , only my GP and specialists
I reached my 12th chronic condition this year,, ohh hugs 😍
One of my other one is osteoporosis, but the GP does not want to give me any treatment for it
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